1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Fallen Column, Athens is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a broken column lying sideways on the ground, its top half split and leaning against a crumbling stone wall. Around it, scattered rocks and bits of old architecture fill the scene, like ruins left behind. The drawing is mostly in shades of gray, with quick, sketchy lines that make the ruins look rough and weathered. The artist focused on how time wears down even strong stone, showing cracks and uneven edges everywhere. The signature in the corner is small and simple, almost hidden by the ruins. If you like this style, check out more about lithography.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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